Ram 1500 v6 steering column tick sound

[simon_o]

Hi guys i have a weird sound coming from my steering column did anyone else experience this type of sound ? dealer said it was normal of course
i have a video its at the last second (0:16) that u can hear the sound.

ram 1500 v6 tick sound from steering column

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[Daw14]

Clock spring .?

 

[PoMansRam]

Agree. From the video, it does sound like it's coming from right behind the steering wheel, which could be clock spring related.

 

[British Bulldog]

Yup. Clock spring. My 2017 had it, replaced under warranty

 

[rule18]

+1 for clock spring, many members here have had that issue.

 

[simon_o]

Now if the dealer said that is normal should i try a different one or call fcaa?

 

[Daw14]

Different , may find one with a good tech .

 

[British Bulldog]

My best mate is a mechanic with a little independent shop, all make all sizes and he knew what it was immediately he heard mine doing it, so even a BAD tech should know and fix properly.
make sure they put your steering wheel back on straight cos they often don’t!

 

[Doug Ram]

Can it make a squeaking noise?

 

[PoMansRam]

........ dealer said it was normal of course..

Did they compare the noise to other Ram 1500 classics on the lot? I owned a 2017 with a pentastar and currently own a 2019 classic w/ hemi. Neither made that noise turning the wheel lock to lock.

I dunno how big a deal it is to R/R the clockspring on these, but I do know the combo switch is super easy.